Swanshurst School, Birmingham

Secondary
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Girls
Ages 1119

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~739m)Possible (~1.1km)Unlikely (~1.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Mike Dunn
Pupils:1,928 / 1,943 capacity
LA:Birmingham
Phone:01214642400
Address:Brook Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 0TW
Trust:WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2025

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:151403
UKPRN:10096785
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Birmingham Selly Oak
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

45.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

21.8

Avg class size

84

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

1,928 pupils

1,943 capacity

15 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham

Low pressure
New homes approved:19,703
Projected new pupils:3,547

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham

Admissions Demand - Birmingham

Low demand0.99x oversubscription

Places available

15,089

Applications

14,943

Got 1st preference

73.6%

Got preferred school

96.8%

Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.92249%

Overall absence

18.13871%

Persistent absence

1,687

Enrolments

Authorised3.90677%
Unauthorised3.01572%
Persistent (10%+)18.13871%
Severe (50%+)2.48963%

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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